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Physical Description: Average
frame with some remaining projection. Has filled out
considerably since he signed and seen his athleticism decrease.
Mechanics: Throws from a three-quarters arm
slot. Medium-high leg kick. Inconsistent mechanics. Short arm
action.
Fastball: 94-95 mph. Is back
sitting in the mid-90s after sitting 91-93 in 2023. Has topped
out in the high-90s in the past. Pitch shows arm-side run.
Really struggles with his command and control.
Slider: 79-83 mph. Shows 11-to-5 break. Apparently has
developed from a hard, more vertical curveball in the same
velocity band. Throws a lot, working backwards off of it rather
than primarily featuring his fastball.
Changeup:
84-87 mph. Flashed above-average potential in the past, but now
more of a third pitch he will mix in.
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Career
Notes: Participated in 2020 Fall Instructional league.
Was removed after walking two hitters on August 6, 2021 and did
not pitch for the rest of the 2021 season. Was included on the
roster for the 2021 Fall Performance Program, but it is unclear
how much he participated. Began the 2022 season in Low-A Salem,
but exited his first start in the second inning with an injury.
Rehabbed in Fort Myers before seeing game action in June in the
FCL and returning to Salem in August 2022. Worked in a
starter/piggyback role in the past but transitioned into a true
short relief role in 2023.
Summation:
Potential low-minors depth arm. Was once an intriguing arm with
impressive velocity, but his body and delivery have backed up
over the last few years and briefly saw his velocity dip,
although that has returned. Injuries have slowed his development
some.
Links
State of the System: Low Minors Pitchers (4.2.2020)
Scout Chatter (12.4.2020)
Scout Chatter (9.14.2021)
Scouting Report Update (3.12.2022) |
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